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I think the ”positive” thing about this is that the ML is rather open about his jealousy and possessiveness rather than hiding it and just being bitter in silence and he’s willing to compromise despite feeling uncomfortable.. This allows them to communicate better and maintain a somewhat healthy relationship in a way?
I don't understand people saying that everything is so lovey-dovey because it is definitely not. ML is jealous to the point of being toxic: he is controlling, almost forbidding MC from attending the reunion dinner; then he shows up there to check what MC is doing, literally talking FOR him like MC is not capable of standing up for himself. Then he proceededs to lowkey threaten MC with that hand of the shoulder which strats to grip him harder the more ML gets jealous. And let's not forget the death glare he was giving MC for stuff THE FRIEND was saying. Even MC says: it's not my fault, my friend is saying random stuff that happened ages ago.
I understand being anxious about your partner's past and past relationships but ML reactions are just too much of a red flag, and this is not even the first time he does it. So no, I will never wish to have a relationship like this, because it's not healthy. Even the way MC has to soothe ML like he is a kid throwing a tantrum. I am happy that finally they are able to be more open to each other, but being constantly scared of asking your partner PERMISSION to go out is so not romantic nor lovey-dovey. It's plain toxic.